TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2015 DOUBLE MAGNUM 3L

TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2015 DOUBLE MAGNUM (3L) – Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

Legendary Super Tuscan | Monumental, Refined, and Exceptionally Collectible

Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy
Format: Double Magnum (3L)
Grape Blend: Approximately 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Producer: Tenuta San Guido
Style: Powerful, elegant, structured, and profoundly age-worthy

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Deep, captivating, and intensely expressive, opening with layers of blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, black cherry, Mediterranean herbs, cedar, graphite, cigar box, violets, tobacco leaf, dark cocoa, and exotic spice. Signature Sassicaia notes of wild rosemary, sage, sea breeze minerality, and crushed stone emerge beautifully with aeration, accompanied by hints of cedar smoke, balsamic herbs, and floral lift.

Palate:
Full-bodied, luxurious, and impeccably layered, revealing flavours of cassis, ripe blackberry, black cherry, plum, licorice, cedar, graphite, tobacco, cocoa, and savoury Mediterranean herbs. Rich and concentrated, yet remarkably poised, the palate balances generosity with freshness, energy, and extraordinary precision. Compared with the more classical and restrained 2016, the 2015 is slightly richer, broader, and more opulent while still retaining the hallmark elegance that defines great Sassicaia.

Structure:
Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and exceptional harmony. Matured for approximately 24 months in French oak, Sassicaia 2015 combines the generosity of a warm vintage with remarkable balance and refinement. The vintage delivered wines of richness and concentration, but at Tenuta San Guido, freshness and precision were beautifully preserved.

The Double Magnum (3L) format significantly enhances the ageing trajectory, allowing the wine to evolve more slowly and gracefully than standard bottles. Larger formats preserve freshness, aromatic complexity, and structural precision, meaning this 3L bottle of Sassicaia 2015 will likely remain youthful and vibrant for many years longer than a standard 750ml bottle.

Finish:
Exceptionally long, polished, and beautifully persistent, lingering with cassis, cedar, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, tobacco, spice, and mineral freshness. Noble, seamless, and profoundly elegant.

In Summary

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2015 Double Magnum (3L) represents a magnificent large-format expression of one of Italy’s greatest wines and one of the strongest modern vintages of Sassicaia. Created by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, Sassicaia revolutionised Italian fine wine and remains the only estate in Italy with its own appellation: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC.

The 2015 vintage is widely admired for producing wines of richness, harmony, and extraordinary elegance, with Sassicaia delivering one of the estate’s most complete and seductive modern releases. Compared with the more tightly wound and structured 2016, the 2015 offers slightly greater generosity and charm in youth while still possessing remarkable ageing potential.

In Double Magnum format, the wine reaches another level of collectability and longevity. Large-format Sassicaia evolves at a slower pace, often showing enhanced freshness, greater aromatic precision, and extraordinary ageing potential. Today, this bottle remains youthful and immensely promising, destined for decades of graceful evolution.

Vintage Notes

The 2015 Tuscany vintage benefited from warm, dry conditions and excellent ripening, producing wines of richness, concentration, and exceptional balance. In Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc achieved superb ripeness while retaining freshness and aromatic complexity. At Tenuta San Guido, the result was a Sassicaia of power, harmony, and remarkable elegance, widely considered one of the estate’s standout modern vintages.

Drinking Window

Now: Exceptional with 2–3 hours decanting
Peak: 2028–2060+ (especially in Double Magnum)
Cellaring: Extraordinary, generational ageing potential

Food Pairing

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
• Dry-aged côte de boeuf or prime ribeye
• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Wild boar and game meats
• Truffle risotto and porcini dishes
• Aged Pecorino Toscano
• Refined Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine